The first alternative coffee maker I ever used was a French Press. It was simple to understand and to use and for the most part if gave me a really good cup of coffee that was entirely different from the kind of coffee I made out of the drip machine I had used so many … Read moreWhat is the Best Manual French Press Coffee Grinder?

One super common question we run into all the time has to do with customers trying to decide between an electric burr coffee grinder or a manual burr model. Although this seems simple enough it is actually a bit complex especially when most customers have competing goals. Competing, you say? Yes, when you are in … Read moreWhich is Best: Manual Burr or Electric Coffee Grinders?

I’ve been drinking coffee every day since I was 18 years old – pulling graveyard shifts while paying my way through college. Way back then I learned to love the taste of black coffee and when we made it strong we called it sludge. The coffee grind was scooped from a five pound bag of … Read moreThe Best Coffee Grinders for Less Than $50

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1710 Coffee is a companion site to my coffee shop business. It's purpose is to answer popular questions I come across in the shop so that customers have a reliable source for information.

I know the site is looking pretty ugly right now but hey, I'm working on setting up a deal with a local design company to make the site look a bit more interesting. I hope you'll stick around for the coming redesign.

In the mean time I hope you'll take a look at a few of our pages on coffee and definitely swing by the coffee shop for a cup. You can also buy from our online store anytime. Hint, hint!